siding question
Jeff
Jack Sandweiss <sand...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> Hi-
>
> Our house is stucco (1947) and we want to side the front (at least).
> Where can I find the pros and cons of different kinds of siding, ie,
> aluminum, wood, vinyl, etc.
>
> We're in a temperate climate on the LA coast, just had the roof done
> (close to black) and want to create a Cape Cod exterior with white trim.
> Also, is there a "standard" Cape Cod "blue-grey" color that is typically
> used or is this strictly a matter of choice?
>
> Jack
>
Jack:
I don't know what the exact climatic conditions are where you are in LA, but
we live in South Florida with lots of humidity. After hurricane Andrew, we
had replaced the masonite siding on the upstairs (there is a class action
lawsuit against the Masonite Corp. for serious rotting problems) with 3/4
lapboard pine. I really got tired of painting and repairing it, so we opted
for vinyl-clad aluminum siding. The reason that we chose this over straight
vinyl is that the aluminum is more rigid and tends to cover up a multitude
of sins such as warping in the walls and irregularities that vinyl would end
up conforming to. I'm glad we made the choice. A neighbor in our
development got the vinyl stuff and during certain times of the day, it
looks terrible because of the flaws in the original gable wall construction.
If you go for what we did, be prepared that it isn't cheap. The upside is
that the product we bought is warranted by Alcoa for 50 years against fading
and peeling. AND, this warranty is transferrable to anyone who buys the
house. It was well worth the $6,500 that it cost.
As far as classic colors: most paint manufacturers have classic and
colonial paint ensembles. Check your local paint store. It may also be
worth your while (if you are really into painting and decorating) to invest
about 10 bucks and buy the complete fan charts. We bought it from Benjamin
Moore and it has become an invaluable tool in choosing colors.
Hope my info has helped.
Jeff
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